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The Mislam dam has a capacity of 350 million cubic metres and provides clean water to the towns of Dekemhare, Debarwa, Mendefera, and smaller surrounding towns.

Eritrea’s Msilam Dam to Bolster Food Security

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023TesfaNewsLeave a Comment

Facility to potentially host the African Development Bank’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones initiative Eritrea has a long coastline on the Red Sea but limited fresh water. Its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods. But things are changing. […]

African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara to strengthen their partnership to support the country's growth.

AfDB and Eritrea Strengthen Partnership for Growth

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023TesfaNewsLeave a Comment

African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara to strengthen their partnership to support the country’s growth. President Isaias says Eritrea looks to the AfDB as a partner of choice. The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea on Friday strengthened their partnership to support the country’s growth and place […]

African Development Fund Approves US$ 19.2m Eritrea Education Sector Support

December 17, 2011August 5, 2013TesfaNewsLeave a Comment

By Capital Eritrea, The African Development Bank’s Group Board of Directors approved an African Development Fund (ADF) grant of USD 19.2 million to Eritrea on November 30, 2011 to improve equitable access, quality and relevance of technical, vocational education and training. The project will be financed jointly by an ADF grant of USD 18.65 million […]